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Baby Sleep and Feeding Schedules By Age
A proper baby sleep schedule can help your baby sleep better at night and take better naps. This page has sample sleep schedules including feedings for babies and toddlers at different ages. As a sleep consultant for over 15 years, it’s important for you to know there is no one-size-fits-all schedule that works for every baby. Use these as a guideline to find the right schedule for your baby!
What Age Can You Put Your Baby on a Schedule?
You can put your baby on a sleep schedule almost from birth but it’s important not to be too strict until your baby is at least 6 months old. Newborns need to eat and sleep on demand to support a rapid period of growth and development. Once your baby can tolerate staying awake for 2-3 hours at a time, a more consistent schedule can be used.
Even if your baby is young, you can put your baby on a schedule largely based on their “nap gap.” This is the amount of time between sleep periods, including the time between naps and between their last nap and bedtime.
Sample Baby Sleep and Feeding Schedules By Age
Here is a list of our free sample baby sleep and feeding schedules, for your convenience. We strongly recommend you bookmark this page and the sample schedule pages below.
Keep in mind that newborn schedules are generally much more variable than older children’s schedules. A baby doesn’t really get on a clock-based schedule until 6 months old, on average, though some are naturally more predictable than others. Some older babies and toddlers can struggle with schedules that are too rigid to the clock, so you will want to use what you know best about your own baby or toddler to adjust your schedule to fit his or her personality and temperament. If you need help with a personalized sleep and feeding schedule, we can help you there, too!
Newborn Schedules
Newborns need between 14 and 17 hours of sleep in a 24-hour period and can stay awake 1-2 hours at a time, on average. An early bedtime doesn’t form until around 8-12 weeks old, on average.
Before then, you will want to keep bedtime later around 9 or 10 p.m. like yours. Otherwise, your baby might start the day too early.
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Baby Schedules
Babies 4 to 10 months old need an average of 14 hours of sleep a day with 11-12 hours at night and 2-3 hours during the day. Many babies night-wean in this age range but it varies depending on whether you’re breastfeeding or formula-feeding. Each schedule below will discuss what to expect for babies at that age.
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Toddler Schedules
Toddlers need 13-14 hours of sleep a day with 10-12 hours at night and 2-3 hours during the day. The average age to transition to one nap is 15-18 months old though quite a few 13-14-month-olds will, too. And, the average age to stop napping is 3-4 years old.
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2 Month Old Baby Schedule | Sample Schedules
Last updated: by Nicole Johnson, Founder and Lead Sleep Consultant
2 month old babies need an average of 14-16 hours of sleep a day. Newborns this age generally sleep 9-12 hours at night though not consecutively as they typically need to eat every 2 1/2 to 3 hours, on average. During the day, babies at 2 months old will need to sleep 4-6 hours total. This article outlines the average 2-month-old baby schedule, including milk feedings for breastfeeding and formula-feeding babies, solids, naps, and nighttime sleep. As a sleep consultant for over 10 years, I will also share typical sleep habits and tips to get your baby to sleep through the night.
Or, you can simply skip to the schedule if you prefer.
2 Month Old Baby Sleep and Development
At 2 months, your baby is moving past the newborn stage but is still considered a newborn. Your baby is likely extending their wake windows and staying awake longer during the day. They might also be starting to smile more at you and show some personality. It’s such a wonderful time of development!
By 2 months old, your baby’s sleep is likely still a bit erratic as sleep begins to organize. Your baby may sleep in longer stretches at night within the next few weeks, and be awake more during the day. It may take some time to get there, so if your 2-month-old is still very sleepy, that’s normal!
Most 2-month-olds sleep 9-12 hours at night and 4-6 hours during the day broken into several naps. Many 2-month-olds are still eating several times a night or every 3 hours. Bedtimes aren’t always very early at this age given babies aren’t yet sleeping 11-12 hours, yet, as they will at 4 months old.
As your baby grows and matures, he or she will consolidate sleep and transition to just 3 naps by 5-6 months old.
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How Many Naps for a 2 Month Old?
Most 2 month old babies take 4 to 5 naps each day that total 4 to 6 hours of sleep. They take so many naps because babies this age stay awake just 1 to 1 1/2 hours at a time. There are a few babies who organize their sleep earlier and will gravitate toward a 4-nap schedule similar to a 4 month old schedule. However, if your baby doesn’t and is taking short naps, this is considered normal. Since they can’t stay awake very long during the day, they often “spread” their total daytime sleep across the day.
2 Month Old Baby Feeding
Your baby will likely also start to consolidate feedings beginning around 2 months old, especially if formula-fed.
Your baby’s stomach capacity is getting bigger, so your 2-month-old baby will begin to be able to go for longer stretches between night feedings. Do remember, though, that if you are breastfeeding, you’ll want to continue to breastfeed at least every few hours during the day, and your baby will continue to need night feedings at this age, which also maintains your milk supply.
Most babies this age will eat every 3-4 hours during the day.
If your baby is still waking frequently at 2 months old, you may start to wonder about introducing solid food, in order to help your baby sleep. However, keep in mind that starting solids doesn’t usually improve sleep, and 2 months old is still considered too young to begin solid food. It’s best to stick exclusively with breastmilk or formula unless your healthcare provider indicates you should do otherwise.
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Sample 2 Month Old Baby Sleep and Feeding Schedules
Putting it all together, all babies are unique, but here are sample schedules you can use to make your own for your unique baby.
This first sample schedule is primarily for breastfed babies (or formula-fed babies who have reflux or similar) who eat more frequently during the day. These babies often do better eating before their naps so they will sleep longer at nap time. This is NOT an Eat-Play-Sleep, schedule, though. See below for Eat-Play-Sleep.
| 2 Month Old Sleep Schedule With Feedings | |
|---|---|
| Time | Activity |
| 7:00 AM | Wake and Feed (*Fixed Point) |
| 8:30 AM | Morning Nap (*Fixed Point) |
| 9:00 AM | Feed (upon waking; no need to wake baby up!) |
| 11:00 AM | Late Morning Nap |
| 11:30 AM | Feed (upon waking or before the nap if the first nap was longer) |
| 1:30 PM | Feed and Early Afternoon Nap |
| 4:00 PM | Feed and Catnap (30-45 minutes; can be “on the go”) |
| 6:00 PM | Feed and Catnap (30-45 minutes; can be “on the go”) |
| 8:00 PM | Feed and Catnap (30-45 minutes; can be “on the go”) |
| 9:30 PM | Begin your bedtime routine |
| 10:00 PM | Feed and Bedtime (goal to be asleep by this time) |
+ 2-3 night feedings
* We recommend you make these fixed points in your baby’s schedule.
You can read more about this in our article on fixed points in a baby schedule.
This second sample schedule is for babies who can go longer between feedings and can follow an Eat-Play-Sleep Scheudle.
| 2 Month Old Sleep Schedule With Feedings | |
|---|---|
| Time | Activity |
| 7:00 AM | Wake and Feed (*Fixed Point) |
| 8:30 AM | Morning Nap (*Fixed Point) |
| 10:00 AM | Feed |
| 11:30 AM | Late Morning Nap |
| 1:00 PM | Feed |
| 2:00 PM | Early Afternoon Nap |
| 4:00 PM | Feed |
| 4:30 PM | Catnap (30-45 minutes; can be “on the go”) |
| 7:00 PM | Feed |
| 8:00 PM | Catnap (30-45 minutes; can be “on the go”) |
| 9:30 PM | Begin your bedtime routine |
| 10:00 PM | Feed and Bedtime (goal to be asleep by this time) |
+ 2-3 night feedings
* We recommend you make these fixed points in your baby’s schedule.
You can read more about this in our article on fixed points in a baby schedule.
Note: This schedule follows the eat-play-sleep routine, however, it is sometimes hard to do at this age when the amount of time between naps is not long enough and your baby wakes too early from his nap because of a feeding.
If your baby has already lengthened their nighttime sleep, please consider using one of our 3 month old schedules.
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Daily routine for a child under 1 year old
Daily routine is a system for distributing periods of sleep and wakefulness, meals, hygiene and health procedures, activities and independent human activities throughout the day.
Compliance with a rational daily routine corresponding to the age characteristics of the child contributes to his healthy growth and development. Getting used to performing various types of activities at the same time, the child is prepared for the upcoming type of activity at every moment of time, which ensures their easier and faster implementation. Compliance with the correct daily routine provides a good mood for the child and maintains a keen interest in the study of the world around him, contributing to his normal motor and psychoverbal development.
The child's daily routine includes the following obligatory elements: diet, time spent outdoors during the day, frequency and duration of sleep, mandatory classes to develop skills in accordance with age, free time.
In the first months after birth, a healthy newborn baby sleeps for most of the day, since all external stimuli are very strong for the nervous system of a child, accustomed to a cozy intrauterine environment, and cause its rapid exhaustion.
As the child grows older, the duration of sleep gradually decreases and the time of wakefulness increases.
| Age | Daytime sleep mode | Night sleep | Wake mode |
| From birth to 2 months | 6 x 2.5 hours | 6 hours | During feeding |
| 2-4 months | 5 times 2-2.5 hours | 6.5 hours | 4 x 1.5 hours |
| 4-6 months | 4-5 times for 2 hours | 7 hours | 4 times 2 hours |
| 6-9 months | 3-4 times for 1.5-2 hours | 8 hours | 4 x 2.5 hours |
| 9-12 months | 2 x 1.5-2 hours | 9-10 hours | 4 times for 3-4 hours |
Closely related to the sleep-wake mode is the feeding mode of the baby. The sleep of a child in the first months of life is very sensitive and is easily disturbed under the influence of various extraneous stimuli, including hunger.
| Age | Mode | Example |
| From birth to 2 months | 7-8 times, every 3 hours | 6,9,12,15,18,21,24 (no night feeding) |
| From 2 to 6 months | 6-7 times, every 3.5 hours | 6, 9.30, 13, 16.30, 20, 23.30 (without night feeding) 6, 9.30, 13, 16.30, 20, 23.30, 03 (with night feeding) |
| From 7-12 months | 5 times, every 4 hours | 6,10,14,18,22 |
A child's stay in the fresh air is essential in the daily routine. The total duration of stay in the open air for children under 1 year of age should be at least 5-6 hours a day. Fresh air has a calming effect on the baby, improves metabolic processes, and increases the body's defenses. In the summer, all games and activities should be held outdoors; in the cold and transitional seasons, two one-time walks of 1.
5-2 hours are provided.
Fresh air also has a beneficial effect on sleep. By acting on the skin and mucous membranes of the nose and upper respiratory tract, it provides a faster fall asleep of the child and a higher quality of sleep. Sleeping outside can replace a walk, especially during the cold season.
The child's daily routine is generally individual, but ideally, one should strive to ensure that the child eats after waking up, and then stays awake until the next sleep. A well-slept baby eats with appetite and then calmly and actively plays or engages, and tired of games, easily goes to sleep.
When your baby is awake, try to keep him active and cheerful. It is necessary to dress the child in loose clothing that does not hinder movement, provide access to toys appropriate for his age, and most importantly, actively participate in games and activities with the baby as a whole family.
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Sleep and wakefulness schedule of a newborn baby, baby sleep table by months
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Maria, four-month-old Vladik's mother, sleeps fitfully at night - most often sitting on a rocking chair and holding Vladik in her arms.
The baby is difficult to put down - immediately crying, arching. This has been going on for a whole month and it is not known how long it will last - up to 6 months, up to a year? It is said that children at the age of three begin to sleep on their own in their beds. But what to do before the cherished three years? Let's figure it out!
The reason for Vladik's difficulty falling asleep is the baby's wrong sleep pattern. Tantrums to fall asleep, the inability to put the child to bed, frequent nocturnal awakenings and early rises are the result of an improper sleep and wakefulness regimen for infants and grown-up children.
The child does not get enough rest, becomes overtired and therefore cannot sleep soundly. Therefore, if you are faced with the problems described, it is worth adjusting the child's regimen, taking into account his age and physiological needs.
NEWBORN BABY SLEEP MODE
Up to four months it is difficult to talk about some clear sleep and wakefulness pattern for a newborn baby.
In the first 4 months after birth, the child goes through neurological "growing up" and adjustment of "sleepy" processes.
The sleep schedule for babies is something like this:
- In the first few weeks of life, a newborn can sleep from 17 to 20 hours a day. It is important to monitor the time of wakefulness, that is, the time between sleeps of the baby. This includes feeding, getting ready for bed, and getting to bed. Up to two months, the waking time is no more than 75 minutes.
- From 2 to 4 months, sleep is reduced to 14-16 hours a day. And the time of wakefulness, on the contrary, increases to 90 minutes. Even a 5-10 minute binge can cause short dreams and frequent awakenings of the child.
- Up to 3 months, daytime naps can be 20-30 minutes or, conversely, 2-4 hours. In each case, at this age, this is the norm. A baby's naps will begin to lengthen to 40-60 minutes after 3 months, and their number will decrease to 3-4.
Extend your newborn's sleep with rocking, breastfeeding, nipples, strollers.
It is advisable to alternate each method of calming the baby so that there is no habit of one of them in the future.
If the previous sleep was still short, the time spent awake until the next sleep should also be reduced by at least 15 minutes.
To set your newborn's internal clock, take your newborn out to bright daylight often and dim the lights at night. In the future, this will help to establish a sleep and wakefulness pattern for the baby.
BABY'S SLEEP SCHEDULE after 4 months
The sleep and wake patterns of an infant after 4 months will be clearer with wake up at 06:00-07:00 am and early bedtime between 18:00-20:00 pm.
In physiological mode, daytime naps should be arranged at the intervals: 08:00-10:00, 12:00-14:00 and 15:30-17:00. During these periods of time, the hormonal background of the child changes - there is a peak in the production of the sleep hormone melatonin. Body temperature drops, metabolic processes in the body slow down.
All this contributes to an easier transition from the state of wakefulness to sleep.
To find the right bedtime, be guided by the norms of wakefulness of the baby at each age.
To do this, use the table with the child's sleep schedule by months:
The table shows the average norms, for your baby they may be a little more or a little less. Also, the wake time in the morning and evening will be shorter than the daytime wake time. Be sure to watch your baby for signs of fatigue. Until 4-6 months, focus on them so as not to miss the time of easy laying.
SLEEPING AND FEEDING OF THE CHILD
Feeding the baby in the first months of life is based on the demand of the child. During this period, the mother is lactating, and the more often the baby is on the breast, the more prolactin "channels" will open. Therefore, the sleep and feeding schedule of a newborn baby will be different every day.
By 4 months we organize feeding around dreams.
